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1962-01-04 - Village Board Regular Meeting - Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUST$:MS OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, HELD THURSDAY, JANUARY 4TH, 1962, IN THE LOUISA MAY ALCOTT PUBLIC SCHOOL IN BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS. The President called the meeting to order at approximately 8:00 P.M. The roll was called and the following were found present: President Bunescu; Trustees Bochniak, Farrington, Huxhold, Weiskopf, Frank and Gillen Absent: None Trustee Bochniak moved that the minutes of the previous regular Board meetings held on December 7, 1961 and December 21, 1961, be approved as written and corrected. Trustee Huxhold seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Bochniak, Farrington, Huxhold, Weiskopf, Frank NAYS: Trustee Gillen The Treasurer read his report covering the period from December 1, 1961 thru December 31, 1961, showing balance as of December 31, 1961 $13,000.75, and motor fuel tax allotment of $14,098.03. The President presented a bill from Jobs, Inc., for printing and mailing invitations to the December 7th Board meeting. Trustee Gillen moved that the bill be approved. Trustee Bochniak seconded the motion. Trustee Frank objected, stating he feels it is ill-advised to send out engraved invitations to an open board meeting, and feels that something should be done so that this does not happen again. The President stated that the Chairman of the Public Relations Committee has been made cognizant of the manner in which future expenditures are to be handled. The roll was called and the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Gillen, Weiskopf, Huxhold, Farrington, Bochniak NAYS: Trustee Frank Trustee Bochniak read Warrant #47. Trustee Bochniak moved that arrant #47 in the amount of $1864.60 be approved for payment. Trustee jib iskopf seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Gillen, Wbiskopf, Huxhold, Farrington, Bochniak NAYS: Trustee Frank Police Magistrate Bauer was called upon and gave his report: September, 1961, court appearances 11, dismissals 2, convictions 5, continuances 4, total amount turned over to the Village Clerk $13.00; October, 1961, 16 cases, dismissals 4, convictions 10, continuances 2, total amount $116.00; November, 1961, 20 cases, dismissalw 3, convictions 12, continuances 5, total amount $115.00; December, 1961, 10 cases, dismissals 3, convictions 5, continuances 2, total amount $44.00. The President read the report of the Volunteer Fire Department & Rescue Squad, stating that 558 man hours were put in by members of this Department, exclusive of the Chief and officers. Trustee Gillen, Public Relations Committee - no report Trustee Bochniak, Finance Committee - no report Trustee Bochniak moved that the Treasurer be directed to redeem the $5000.00 Certificate of Deposit maturing on January 9th, and to credit the interest therefrom to the proper accounts. Trustee Weiskopf seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Huxhold, Farrington, Bochniak, Abiskopf, Frank and Gillen NAYS: None Trustee Bochniak moved that the Treasurer be directed to acquire another Certificate of Deposit in the amount of $5,000.00, to mature in 120 days. Trustee Frank seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Gillen, Frank, Aeiskopf, Bochniak, Huxhold, Frank NAYSI None Trustee Bochniak moved that all roll calls of the Board be conducted on the basis of seniority, the senior trustee being called first and all other trustees in the order of their seniority. Trustee Huxhold seconded the motion. Trustee Frank suggested a more random way of calling the roll, such as Wheeling's system of putting the names in a hat and drawing them before each board meeting, thus changing the order of the roll call for each meeting; or alphabetically, starting with the first letter of the alphabet for one meeting and the last letter for the next.. Trustee Bochniak said that he thought with age should go privilege. The roll was called and the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Bochniak, Gillen, Huxhold, Farrington, Abiskopf NAYS: Trustee Frank 33 j The President stated that he had had another meeting with a pretty good percentage of the Police Department who had submitted resignations effective today. As a result of this meeting there are enough of the group willing to have their resignations withheld until after the referendum. Certain things will be needed in order for them to continue, such as insurance coverage, adequate facilities, some sort of uniform compensation, etc., the final details to be worked out once this referendum is determined, but for the period between now and the 27th of January we will have a police force. The 4 phones are being transferred to other members of the force. The President read the names of those resigning: E. F. Barnett Charles Jordan Joseph G. Weiser Peter Cangelosi Willard Fechtner John Downey Bruce E. Hopkins Trustee Farrington moved that these resignations be accepted as submitted. Trustee Bochniak seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Frank, Bochniak, Farrington, Huxhold, Gillen, Weiskopf NAYS: None The President expressed his regrets that these men have decided not to stay with the force and stated we will miss their services. Trustee Frank moved that this Board call attention to the public service rendered by Barnett for the past three years, thanking him for the services and the legacy he has left the Police Department. Trustee Frank further stated that his criticism did not reflect on the honesty and integrity of kr. Barnett, nor did it reflect on the job he did. Trustee Bochniak seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Frank, Bochniak, Farrington, Huxhold, Gillen, Weiskopf NAYS: None The President then appointed the following men to the position of Special Policemen: Harry J. Harlin Walter H. Bruns Trustee Bochniak moved that the appointments be approved. Trustee Huxhold seconded the motion. On roll call the vote was as follows:. AYES: Trustees Fr Bo chniak,ochnl.ak, Farrington, Huxhold, Gillen, IYeiskopf NAYS: None The President stated that the resignations of the following men are being withheld: Charles Kramer Arthur DeKneef Neil Hopkins Donald Thompson Edward E. Weise, Jr. Michael D'Amore John Ruck The President made the following appointments: Arthur DeKneef, Acting Chief Jack Hauer, Acting Lt. Michael D'Amore Acting Sgt. Raymond Karling, Acting Sgt. and stated that with the acceptance of the resignations of Barnett, Cangelosi and Weiser, the other 3 phones will be transferred to Hauber, Karling and D'Amore, and their names should go on the payroll for the next month. Trustee Bochniak moved that the appointments be approved. Trustee Huxhold seconded the motion. Trustee Farrington stated he would like to know the basis for this selection. The President stated these names were presented to him by the force as it now exists at a meeting held at Mr. DeKneef's house last Sunday, hnd he was given the impression that this was agreed to among the police officers. The roll was called and the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Bochniak, Huxhold, Gillen, Weiskopf NAYS: Trustee Farrington ABSTAIN: Trustee Frank The President read proposed Ordinance No. 0-62-1, being a referendum for a special tax for police protection. Trustee Bochniak moved that Ordinance No. 0-62-1 be approved. Trustee Gillen seconded the motion. Trustee Farrington stated that his sentiments are with the Police Department, but he thinks that the Village Board would be somewhat delinquent if they passed a referendum to get money when they are unaware how much money will be required. He stated further that we do not know the cost of uniforms, cost of equipment, cost of insurance, etc.; that this special tax may be short of what is needed or more; that it may be possible that the amount the Village is now paying $2,000.00, out of the general fund may be sufficient; that he feels the cost should be determined before the Board enters into a referendum. The President stated that if the money acquired thru the referendum is inadequate, then money will have to be taken out of the general fund, and if it is too much, other equipment can be purchased. He agreed that a great many details must be ironed out. Further discussion followed on the cost of uniforms, possible purchase of another vehicle, insurance, and a suitable place for the Department. Trustee Frank objected to the discussion of the ordinance as if it is an accomplished fact that it will be passed, stating there are still too many unanswered questions. He said that apparently the Board is being forced to act rather hastily through the threat of resignations and that he feels this is a bad position for the Board to be in. He mentioned the list of other volunteers who offered to serve the Village, and said that the Public Safety Committee has not had a meeting to find out if they are willing to serve without fringe benefits. He mentioned fund raising campaigns in the past for the purpose of purchasing uniforms and other equipment and that the Board does not know how much money will be required or if it can be raised in any other way. The discussion continued among the members of the Board. Following discussion, the roll was called and the vote was as follows: AYES: Trustees Bochniak, Huxhold, Gillen, Weiskopf NAYS: Trustees Frank and Farrington A discussion followed on whether or not the Public Relations Committee was going to spend any money to publicize this referendum. Trustee V iskopf said that the duplicating machine is working and he will furnish the paper. Trustee Frank stated that any publication should be limited to notice of the referendum. The President stated that the Illinois State Water Board has not issued a permit to lay sewer lines in Unit 6. Mr. Hooper, the Village Engineer said he does not have an answer as yet. There weds a discussion on the passage of the Plumbing Code. Trustee Farrington stated that the Village is looking for a handy man and that the wage has been set at $2.50 an hour. He asked that anyone who is interested call him. He also asked for volunteers to work on the Park Committee. He stated that the lights are ups* at the ice skating pond and that the children have been using it. He read a list of individuals, firms and groups who have made contributions to the ice skating pon4, among which was the donation of an amplifier and turn table. The President read a letter from the Northeastern Illinois Metropolitan Area Planning Commission (Doc. No. 130) asking for financial support. The matter was discussed. Mr. Venetianer requested a joint meeting with the Board at the next Building Code Committee meeting, next Wednesday at 8:00, to review the electrical ordinance. 33 Trustee Frank said that a helioport has been established adjacent to the Village south on Dundee Road and questioned if this area has been rezoned, or if such rezoning is necessary. Mr. .Raysa was requested to check this. Trustee Farrington moved that the meeting adjourn. Trustee Weiskopf seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried. C-Y).-er--e-tit/ 7:5T/jdi -A° Village Clerk 71 1 1 1 1